INdustri Cafe co-founder leaving the Walker's Point restaurant

The chef and remaining co-founder of INdustri Cafe, 524 S. 2nd St., is leaving the restaurant, he announced Tuesday night.

Robert Klemm indicated in the written statement that he's selling the restaurant, which opened in January 2011.

The statement doesn't specify when Klemm is leaving or if the restaurant has already been sold and to whom. Klemm didn't immediately answer an email seeking comment late Tuesday. He says in the email that he will pursue other projects.

It does say the restaurant will hold a wine dinner on April 28 to mark Klemm's departure. The five-course dinner, featuring Johan Vineyards and winemaker Dan Rinke, is $95 a person or $180 a couple.

The vineyard is in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and the winemaker is a former Milwaukeean. Wines served will include the Nils reserve Pinot Noir and reserve Chardonnay. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling the restaurant at (414) 224-7777.

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